Industrialization Engineer
Core
Transform early-stage defense system designs into robust, repeatable production processes on the shop floor.
Role type
Industrialization Engineer (Physical/clinical work)
Builds
Autonomous defense systems
Domain
Defense / Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
DFM, process development, continuous improvement, time-and-motion analysis, robotics integration, work instruction creation, SOP development, manufacturability reviews, lean manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
New product introduction (NPI) experience, automation/robotics knowledge, MES/ERP familiarity (Odoo)
Responsibilities
Develop work instructions, time studies, SOPs, and visual standards from direct shop floor observation; Identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks; Lead manufacturability reviews to resolve design constraints; Drive time-and-motion analysis to set cycle time targets and track performance metrics; Support transition to automated assembly and leverage robotics; Bridge R&D, prototype, and mass production sites to apply lessons learned.